Soaper Lane is in Bradford and in Bradford district. BD6 3NW is located in the Royds electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bradford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Soaper Lane, Bradford, BD6 3NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BD6 3FD, BD6 3NU, BD6 3NP, BD6 3NX, BD6 3NS, BD6 3LG, BD6 3LF, HX3 7PX, BD6 3NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BD6 3NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 36.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 46.7% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 33.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 22.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 20.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 23.9% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 11% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 84.4% | 78.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.7% | 94.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 94.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.3% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Soaper Lane was 114.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Clayton and Fairweather Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Soaper Lane has the 44th highest crime rate of 110 local areas in Clayton and Fairweather Green and the 614th highest crime rate of 1,554 local areas in Bradford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Soaper Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2023-11-10 | £198,732 |
| 32 Soaper Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-03 | £138,047 |
| 38 Soaper Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-05-14 | £163,118 |
| 46 Soaper Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-02-28 | £202,790 |
| 36 Soaper Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2019-08-07 | £195,061 |
| Full-Time Employee | 125 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families Basil Street , Canterbury BD5 9HL | 4out of 4 | 2,874 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Nursery School & Children's Centre Washington Street , Girlington BD8 9QW | 4out of 4 | 4,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Primary School Home Farm Close , BD6 3NR | 3out of 4 | 224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary School Beacon Road , BD6 3DQ | 3out of 4 | 832 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reevy Hill Primary School Bedale Drive , Buttershaw BD6 3ST | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stocks Lane Primary School Stocks Lane , Clayton Heights BD13 2RH | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farfield Primary and Nursery School Reevy Crescent , BD6 2BS | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College Academy Reevy Road West , Buttershaw BD6 3PX | 2out of 4 | 1,203 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Grange Co-Op Academy Grange , Haycliffe Lane BD5 9ET | 2out of 4 | 2,604 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Academy Bradford Deanstones Lane , BD13 2AS | - not rated | 2,667 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckfoot Thornton Leaventhorpe Lane , Thornton BD13 3BH | 2out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Kings Academy Northside Road , BD7 2AN | 4out of 4 | 3,498 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Free Sixth Form Bowling Old Lane , BD5 7JR | - not rated | 4,453 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford College Great Horton Road , BD7 1AY | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Bradford Nelson Street , BD5 0DX | - not rated | 5,051 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Academy Woodside Road , BD12 8AL | 2out of 4 | 3,852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dixons Allerton Academy Rhodesway , BD8 0DH | 3out of 4 | 4,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradford Girls' Grammar School Squire Lane , BD9 6RB | 1out of 4 | 4,825 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcourt School 2 Shelf Mills , Wade House HX3 7PA | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria Thornton View Road , Clayton BD14 6JX | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Broadbeck Learning Centre Brearcliffe Drive , Buttershaw BD6 2LE | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Southfield Haycliffe Lane , BD5 9ET | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eternal Light Christopher Street , Off Little Horton Lane BD5 9DH | - not rated | 3,146 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny's | Unit 46, Royds Enterprise Park, 20 Future Fields | 597 yd | |
| Sandale Hub Cafe | 42 Reevy Road West | 778 yd | |
| Bretton Court | 1 Bretton Court, The Crescent | 879 yd | |
| Options Cafe | 313 Beacon Road | 893 yd | |
| Reilly's Cafe | 22 - 24 Carr House Road, Shelf | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Park Sports Club | Westwood Park, Skylark Avenue | 472 yd | |
| Chef Richard Fagg Limited | Shoulder Of Mutton Inn, 1 Carr House Lane | 894 yd | |
| Shoulder Of Mutton | Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane | 894 yd | |
| Clayton Heights WMC - (Bar Only) | 17-21 Highgate Road | 983 yd | |
| The New Furnace (Bar only) | 674 Halifax Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacDonners | 231 Cooper Lane | 239 yd | |
| Coopers | 103 Cooper Lane | 292 yd | |
| Buttershaw Spice | 3 Strensall Green | 391 yd | |
| Magic Wok | 2 Torre Road | 423 yd | |
| Manzil Balti House | 4 Torre Road | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Home Farm Primary School HOME FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Westwood Park Cricket Club PINTAIL AVENUE | grass pitches | 538 yd |
| Shelf Cricket Club CLOVERDALE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Fitness Finesse Limited MERCON HOUSE MERCON HOUSE BEACON ROAD | health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Buttershaw Business And Enterprise College REEVY ROAD WEST | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 yd |
| Jer Lane Cricket Club Jer Lane | grass pitches | 1,048 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.